Transportation Demand Management

Transportation Demand Management (TDM) is the practice of changing how people move around the city by encouraging the use of more sustainable types of transportation as part of daily commutes. Santa Monica works with its employers and developers to increase the number of people using sustainable modes of transportation as a means to enhance wellbeing and satisfy state and local environmental requirements. The TDM Ordinance, S.M.M.C. Ch. 9.53, establishes a system for your organization to coordinate transportation programs at your worksite or development. While some ordinance elements are optional, most are requirements triggered by specific aspects of your business or project.

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FAQ

How do I become an ETC?

If your company has less than 250 employees, attend an ETC Training offered through the Transportation Management Organization
For companies with 250+ employees, attend

Does my company need to submit an Emission Reduction Plan?

If your company employs 50 or more people and plans to continue operating in Santa Monica, then you need to submit an Emission Reduction Plan by your assigned due date, or the approved extension date.

If your company has fewer than 50 people but are under a Developer Agreement, you may still need to survey your staff. Contact us for more information: tdmplans@santamonica.gov.

How did COVID-19 impact the TDM Program?

Worksite Transportation Plan

Due to impacts from COVID-19, the Worksite Transportation Plan requirement will be suspended beginning October 8, 2020 until October 8, 2024. Therefore, employers with 29 or fewer employees will not be required to submit their WTP while the program is suspended. Please disregard any previous notification you have received in the mail; they were sent before program changes were adopted.

Emission Reduction Plan

Due to impacts from COVID-19, the Emission Reduction Plan is only required for employers with 50 or more employees. Therefore, employers with 49 or fewer employees will not be required to submit an ERP while the program is suspended through October 8, 2024. If your organization has 49 or fewer employees, please disregard any previous notification you have received in the mail; they were sent before program changes were adopted. This information will be updated as it becomes available.

Per Employee (FY 23-24):	$18.62
Per Employee (FY 24-25) :	$19.30

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Annual Transportation Fee